About the Western Bristlebird
The western bristlebird is a species of bird in the family Dasyornithidae. It is endemic to the coastal heaths of western Australia.
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Adults are 18–22 cm long. Its plumage is grey-brown. It has a shorter tail than other bristlebirds, yet it is still quite long tail is rufous, with darker brown stripes. Its body is rufous with dark brown under-surface feathers, giving it a scalloped look. It has a red eye, and the front of neck and face is off-white. Its natural habitat is temperate shrubland, particularly low, dense shrubland. It prefers coastal dunes and cliffs. It is threatened by habitat loss. It can survive fire and relocate to the fire boundary, and will occupy regrowth when this becomes suitable.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Eastern BristlebirdDasyornis brachypterusThe eastern bristlebird is a species of bird in the bristlebird family, Dasyornithidae.
Rufous BristlebirdDasyornis broadbentiThe rufous bristlebird is a medium-sized bird (approximately 77g) that is predominantly brown, with a long tail and short rounded wings.
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